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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.80, 2,975.52 and 1,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.80, 2,975.52 and 1,566.04 is: 2,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.80 : 2,975.52 = 1,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.80/2,975.52 = 1,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.80x = 2,975.52 × 1,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.80x = 4,659,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,783.34/2,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.51

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